GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

GrantWatch has September grants for entrepreneurs and small businesses! As summer winds down, and those long, lazy days come to an end, it is time to shift gears and get back into the flow of work. While the sunny days of summer may have tempted you to slow down, the reality is that our economy is still recovering. Inflation, rising interest rates, and persistent barriers continue to challenge many small business owners.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Major gifts begin with “Getting to Know You.” If you want to be a successful major gift fundraiser, stop worrying so much about the ask and think more about securing the “getting to know you” visit. If you can get a visit with a donor, you have an 85% chance they’ll make the gift. Who says? Veteran major gifts guru Jerold Panas, in his iconic book, Asking.

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Asking Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

What will it take for us to get rid of this pernicious habit? It is such awful fundraising on every level, and we’re swapping so much long-term good for a bit of short-term gain. The post The Power of Polite Persistence in Fundraising: A Great Story appeared first on Asking Matters.

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Capital Campaign Pro

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Season 4, Episode 5 In this comprehensive episode, Andrea Kihlstedt and Chelsea Lamego dive deep into the critical aspects of managing and reporting on donor funds. Chelsea, co-founder and CEO of FundMiner, shares her expertise on overcoming the complexities of fund management, particularly in large institutions and small nonprofits alike. The discussion highlights common challenges […] The post Podcast: Transforming Fund Management: Key Insights on Accountability and Impact Reporting for

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The professional fundraising organization Ride to The Chip and its founders have been barred from all future professional fundraising activities in Minnesota. The organization and its founders must pay the nonprofit the Magnus Veterans Foundation money owed to the charity, roughly $5,000. The fundraisers, identified as Tyrone Creer and Alice Arenson, will be required to further pay $75,000 if they violate any part of the agreement with the State of Minnesota, according to an announcement from M

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By James Pollard, Associated Press NEW YORK Jeenah Moon/AP Students from Food and Finance high school make taco dough during a summer block party outside the Barclays Center in New York. The Food Education Fund provides hands-on experiences and mentoring for low-income students of color at 10 New York high schools.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

2024 has been a year of “how has time moved so slowly” but also “where on earth did this year go?” Somehow it’s almost November and that means it’s time to start planning your ideal year-end timeline. Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As most savvy funders know, our collective future hinges on whether this era of unprecedented technological innovation finally breaks down decades of systemic exclusion for those without access…or only further encodes long standing biases. At the heart of the struggle is data. If we don’t center historically marginalized communities in the way we collect, use, and share information, we risk worsening inequalities across all sectors.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A new start-up is testing autonomous fundraisers that will interact directly with donors. Tech experts have questions. By Rasheeda Childress Givzey The College of Charleston autonomous fundraiser, an A.I.-driven avatar that will provide more communication for donors who don’t give enough to be assigned to a major gift officer but with cultivation might give more.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A record year for charitable giving was reported by Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) in the last financial year, with APS clients collectively giving $200 million—a sizeable uplift from the $162 million in 2023. Through its latest IPAP (Impact Philanthropy Application Program) insights , Perpetual Trustees reported $32 million committed to charities through the IPAP process.

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Veritus Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

When you slow your fundraising down so that you can develop relationships with your donors, you will raise much more revenue in the long term. The post Patience is Revolutionary appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

TechSoup's mission is to build a dynamic bridge that leverages technology to enable connections and innovative solutions for a more equitable planet. We're dedicated to delivering on this promise because we believe that building the digital capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) at scale can produce tremendously positive outcomes in the name of safeguarding democracy, preserving our planet, and serving the millions of people that rely on services provided by our sector each day.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The donation launches the Ward and Kathy Fitzgerald Franciscan University Homeland Mission. By Maria Di Mento Courtesy of Ward Fitzgerald Ward and Kathryn Fitzgerald gave $10 million to establish and endow the Ward and Kathy Fitzgerald Franciscan University Homeland Mission, a program that will work to prepare the Catholic university’s students for careers in Washington.

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Soapbox Exchange

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In today’s digital age, online advocacy plays a pivotal role in mobilizing support, driving donations, and raising awareness for charitable causes. One powerful tool that can significantly enhance online advocacy efforts and scale up fundraising is matching gifts. As a form of corporate philanthropy , matching gift programs empower organizations to amplify their advocacy campaigns, engage more supporters, and increase their fundraising impact.

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Capital Campaign Pro

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Most campaigns go through ebbs and flows. That’s normal. However, for those who haven’t been through many campaigns before, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a normal slump and a concerning stall. If your campaign is going through a slump or even feels like it’s stalled, there are many strategies you can […] The post Capital Campaign Slump or Stall?

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Soapbox Exchange

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Issue 215 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Get ready for another Fundraising Weekly packed with key strategies to boost your nonprofit’s success. From streamlining marketing efforts to discovering new fundraising opportunities, there’s something for every team member. We’ll also explore creative approaches, like using wacky envelopes and crafting standout fundraising appeals, to ensure your message gets noticed.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the last two years, collaborations between Make-A-Wish and content creators has helped hundreds of children battling critical illnesses.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

If you read the CauseVox articles often, it’s possible that you have heard us highlight Spur Local (formerly Catalogue For Philanthropy). And for good reason! Over the last decade, this nonprofit has raised over $57 million dollars and helped over 500 small nonprofits in their community do world-changing work. By partnering with CauseVox, Spur Local created a tailored, dynamic online fundraising experience for GivingTuesday 2023 with their “Give Local” campaign.

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of grant writing, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential components for successful and impactful grant proposals. Government and foundation grants are increasingly prioritizing these values, recognizing that projects reflecting diverse perspectives and equitable practices can lead to more innovative and effective outcomes.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Richard H. Levey Nearly all (99%) of association leaders are either “completely” or “cautiously” optimistic about their financial viability, and five in six reported being in a better financial situation today than they were five years ago. Leaders surveyed from 228 associations indicate they have recovered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and settled into a “new normal,” according to the State of Associations , an inaugural study from accounting and consulting firm Wipfli.

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Booster

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Boosterthon, school fitness fundraisers, bring people together, fostering a strong sense of community as participants work towards a common goal.

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The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Fundraising letters are still an important part of your fundraising process. Recently, I’ve been getting lots of questions about fundraising letters – both to me directly and on FundraisingCoach GPT (FRC GPT). So I thought I’d give you a simple challenge to try. But first, a few basics. 3 Mistakes Nonprofit Leaders make in their Fundraising Letters Direct mail is one of the most studied forms of marketing.

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Instrumentl

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Discover the latest trends in US grant funding with our comprehensive report.

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Planned Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Thinking about setting up a trust? There are a number of terms and concepts you should be familiar with first—and chief among them are “trustor” and “trustee.” Despite their similar names, these roles have distinct responsibilities in the trust’s lifecycle. A trustor is the individual who establishes the trust, while a trustee is appointed to manage it.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteerism, announced the 2025 State and National Grants Competition is now open for applications from organizations who wish to host AmeriCorps members beginning in the summer of 2025. The application deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Successful applicants will likely be notified in April 2025, and funding will be released in July.

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